How to Re-Heat Pre-Cooked Chicken

Properly reheating leftovers makes the difference between a meal that tastes freshly made as opposed to dried out. Warming up precooked chicken requires paying attention to the cooking time and temperature of the meat to prevent overcooking. You can microwave, sauté or bake precooked chicken, based on your preference and time parameters.

Things You'll Need

Casserole dish or roaster

Cooking spray or oil

Meat thermometer

Skillet

Tongs

Microwave-safe dish

Paper towels

Oven Baking

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a casserole dish or roaster with non-stick cooking spray or oil.

Remove precooked chicken from the refrigerator and set it aside for 30 to 45 minutes until it reaches room temperature.

Place casserole dish or roaster in the oven. Cook stuffed chicken or rotisserie chicken uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Cook barbecued or fried chicken for 15 to 25 minutes uncovered, and wings or chicken tenders for 8 to 10 minutes uncovered. Cook sauce-covered chicken for 15 to 20 minutes.

Test the temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer throughout the cooking process. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sauteing

Line a skillet with olive oil to prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan and to add moisture.

Place precooked chicken parts in the skillet. Add herbs, spices and vegetables, if desired.

Toss the chicken and other ingredients with tongs on medium-high heat for about five minutes until the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.